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1 Thessalonians 3:4

Suffering

2 We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,

3 so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this.

Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass.

5 For this reason, when I could bear it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter had somehow tempted you and caused our labor to be in vain.

6 But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.

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BSB
Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass.
KJV
For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.
WEB
For most certainly, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we are to suffer affliction, even as it happened, and you know.
ASV
For verily, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we are to suffer affliction; even as it came to pass, and ye know.
DARBY
for also, when we were with you, we told you beforehand we are about to be in tribulation, even as also it came to pass, and ye know.)
BLB
For even when we were with you⁺, we were saying beforehand to you⁺ that we are about to suffer tribulation, just as also it came to pass, and you⁺ know.
ÅB
for da vi var hos dere, sa vi dere også forut at vi ville komme til å lide trengsel, som det også gikk, og som dere vet.
OTB
For selv da vi var hos dere, advarte vi dere stadig om at vi skulle møte motgang; og det skjedde, som dere vet.
B1930
for da vi var hos eder, sa vi eder også forut at vi vilde komme til å lide trengsel, som det også gikk, og som I vet.

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Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:14

    For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Judea that are in Christ Jesus. You suffered from your own countrymen the very things they suffered from the Jews,

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  • 2 Corinthians 8:1–2

    Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.

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  • 1 Thessalonians 2:2

    As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.

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  • Acts 17:13

    But when the Jews from Thessalonica learned that Paul was also proclaiming the word of God in Berea, they went there themselves to incite and agitate the crowds.

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  • John 16:1–3

    “I have told you these things so that you will not fall away.

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  • 2 Thessalonians 1:4–6

    That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring.

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  • Acts 17:5–9

    The Jews, however, became jealous. So they brought in some troublemakers from the marketplace, formed a mob, and sent the city into an uproar. They raided Jason’s house in search of Paul and Silas, hoping to bring them out to the people.

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  • Acts 20:24

    But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

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